SPORTING.

Southland Times, Issue 19255, 20 June 1921, Page 3

SPORTING.

(NOTES BY SIR MODRED.)

ror the second time this season there was a drop in the totalisator receipts at the Napier Park fixture last week.

All Over, Ngata and Omahu may represent Mr J. Bull at the Grand National fixture. All Over has been taken up again after a spelt

During the incoming season H. Young will ride for Sir G. Clifford and G. Young will be retained by G. D{ Greenwood and Mr W. Stone.

His friends in Wellington sent a cablegram to England last week congratulating Hector Gray on proving successful at the first time of asking. *

Sturdee was galloping and jumping well at Hastings prior to the Napier Park meeting, hence his victory between the flags on Saturday would not be an unexpected one.

Oakleigh’s form at the Auckland R.C.’s Winter meeting was so disappointing that a visit to Hawke's Bay was abandoned. The St. Amans gelding may, however, be produced in better shape at the Wellington and C.J.C. Winter tixtures.

It is reported that the Riverton Cup winner, Hard Hit, will be engaged in some of the leading jumping events at the Grand National meeting in August.

The Government tax on the recent Auckland R.C. meeting totalled £13,681 13/10, which makes a total for the year of £61,788 15/2, easily a record for New Zealand in connection with operations for a single club.

The pacer Willie Lincoln, who easily tops the list as a light harness stake winner for Maoriland during the current season, is in steady work at New Brighton in view of the N.Z-M.T.C.’s meeting during the Grand National carnival. The useful pacer Oinako has also joined J. N. Clark’s string to enable him to get the benefit of swimming exercise and the yielding tracks at NewBrighton.

Montecello (son of Desmond ) was among the winning sires represented at the Australian Jockey Club’s meeting this month. There is a wid- range between the fees of the sons of Desmond at the stud in New South Wales. Demosthenes is at 200 guineas, Seremond, a proved success in Queensland, at 100 guineas, Montecello at 50 guineas and Flying Wings at 20 gdineaj.

It has been decided to train Author Dillon for spring racing and the son of Harold Dillon —Authoress will be given a preparation for the New Zealand Trotting Cup in November.

The Ashburton trainer, J. J. Lewis, is at present at Riccarton with three candidates for hunt club meeting honours. His pupils comprise Luff (a useful jumper by Golden Knight—Windy Steppe), New Day (Cronatadt —Moonlight) and Fire Eater (Rorke’s Drift—Sou’-wester mare.)

Caverock has been working on the tracks at Riccarton since his return home from the Dunedin J.C. Winter fixture. He is expected to race well at Trentham or Riccarton in th: near future.

In South Africa last year the total amount of stakes was £345,628 and this was competed for by 2400 horses. The average works ou* at £144 per horse, and it costs a little over £2OO a year to train and race a horse in South Africa. Many people must have been out of pocket to a considerable extent.

Humphrey Clinker, a winner at the Queensland meeting recently, is by imported Duke Humphrey—Lady Medallist, and is owned by his breeder, Mr E. G. Blume, who raced Lady Medallist in Australia, and still owns the Caulfield Cup w-inner. Duke Humphreys, by John o’ Gaunt —Valve, is a half-brother to Sanquhar, sire of a few New Zealand performers, including Miss Mimic, the winner of the Great Easter Handicap this season.

The new regulation respecting the disposal of totalisator tractions is to come into effect on July 1 and on Thursday last in Wellington a depuation from the New Zealand feports Protection League waited on the Minister for Internal Ail airs (Hon. W. Downie Stewart) and put before him certain objections to the Government taking this money. The legislation was passed last year, following on the publication of the totalisator inspector's report, which contained certain references to these sums. The idea underlying the taking of the fractions by the Government was- that the money belonged to the public and not to the clubs. On the other hand it is contended that the money is not pocketed by the clubs, but used for the racing clubs. The money does not belong to the general public, but to the racing public, and the clubs point out that the whole of it is spent in improving courses, providing better accommodation for the public, and so on; the clubs pocket none of it. Last season the totalisator fractions amounted to over £42,000 and in the previous season the amount exceeded £27,000. Last season the fractions at the Wellington meetings totalled more than £3OOO, and at the Auckland Summer meeting (a four days’ fixture)- they were about £2400. Still the big clubs are not the real •ufferers, but the losses to the smaller clubs will be severely felt. The deputation received a courteous hearing (relates “Carbine” in N.Z. Times) and the Minister promised to refer the matter to the Acting Minister of Finance (Sir Francis Bell). At the Mme time, he did not hold out any hope of

In postponing the Christchurch Hunt Club’s fixture to Saturday, July 2, the promoters probably overlooked the fact that the annual North v South Island rugby football match is to be played at Lancaster Park on the same day. Quite a number of patrons of the turf will elect to assist at the football game in preference to attending the races.

According to a writer in the San Francisco Examiner, the Prince of Wales has definitely decided not to set up his racing •table this season, for the simple reason that he cannot afford it. The cost of maintaining his household, coupled with the fact that he has consented to furnish a part of the incomes for the younger members of the Royal family from his revenues from the Duchy of Cornwall, has made it imperative that he cancel his plans to take an active part in the sport of kings. Both King George and the Prince are making considerable sacrifices in order to provide the other Princes and Princess Mary with funds. This generosity cuts down the Prince’s income considerably.

The annual members’ social of the Wairio Jockey Club was attended by about 70 members and visitors on Friday evening last in Bain’s Hall, W’airio. The president of the WJ.C. (Mr J. P. Forde) presided and a number of loyal and sporting toasts were duly honoured. Advantage was taken of the occasion to make a presentation to Mr W. E. Forde, a member of the committee for many years, who has now removed from the district. The presentation took the form of a wallet, which was handed to Mr Forde by the vice-president (Mr W. F. Egan). In proposing the health of the Wairio J.C. Mr W. E. Taylor referred to the fact that the Western District turf institution was one of the most progressive country clubs in New Zealand. Mr Taylor, who must retain pleasant memories of a Wairio Cup won by Special Order some years ago, concluded by offering a cup valued at £25 to accompany the stake for the principal event of next season. The offer was duly accepted and :1 aered to the echo. During the evening a very enjoyable musical programme was contributed by Messrs W. Fitzgerald, J. Brass, D. Grieve, G. Grieve, D. McCall, Thomson and Brown.

NAPIER PARK RACING CLUB.

STURDEE WINS PARK STEEPLECHASE. PLACINGS REVERSED IN A RACE. (Per United Press Associaiiuu.) NAPIER. June 18. The Napier Park Racing Club’s Winter meeting concluded to-day in fine weather. There was a large attendance. The racing was good and there was no serious accident. The sum of £23,513 was put through the totalisator, a decrease of £337 for the day. The total for the two days was £41,603, a decrease of £4045. Results:— MEANEE HACK HANDICAP of £l5O. Six furlongs. H. M. Campbell’s Eisteddfod, by Birkenhead—Holywell, 4yre, 9.13 (F. Waddel) 1 Black Art, 9.8$ 2 Makere, 10.11 3 Also ran—Doric, Wamba, Chatham, Spaghetti, Pretty Mickey, Woolahra, Maori Henare. Won by a length comfortably, a head between second and third. Time, Imin 16 2-ssecs. WAIOHIKI HACK HURDLE RACE, £2OO. 1$ miles. ' R. Knox’s Penury Rose, by Penury— Merrie Rose, syrs, 9.5 (J. Ry.Kaan) 1 Fiddlestring 9.12 2 Raumaniwhiri, 9.0 .... * 3 Also started—Dribble, Hyttus, Sir Agnes, Master Boris, Admiration, Gold Problem, Tornea, Pavilion, Hyrax, Ringakaka, King Albert. Won by a neck, a length separating second and third. Time, 2niin 48 3-ssecs. WINTER OATS HANDICAP, £250. Seven furlongs. E. R. Murphy’s Heather Sprig, by Heather Mixture—Gasoline, 4yrs, 11.0 (A. J. McFlynn) 1 Actifid, 9.4 2 Molyneux, 10.13 3 Also started—Simonides, Prince Willonyx, Sycorax, Multiful, Forest Gold, Woden, Tari, Miss Maid, Potentiality, Orawia. Won by half a length, the same distance between second and third. Time, Imin 29 4-ssecs. PARK STEEPLECHASE, £5OO. Two and a half miles. C. F. Vallance’s Sturdee, by Advance— Roslyn, aged, 10.0 (R. Manson) .. 1 Gay Boy 9.7 2 Kohinahina 9.11 3 Also ran—Kohu, Gang Awa’, Khartoum, Te Toa. Won by three lengths, two lengths between second and third. Khartoum was fourth. Zeus, Kohu and John Bunny fell. Time, smin 11 l-ssecs. HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASE, £2OO and k a Cup. Two miles. W. Hobson’s Merryowan, by Strowan — Mercia, aged, 11.3 (A. Tricklebank) 1 Signysian, 12.9 2 Sign, 10.10 3 Also ran—Gaekwar, Torps, Taihape, Tipperary Lass, Matahina, Houngaria, Golden Point. Signysian finished first, but, on account of interference with Merryowan in the straight the positions were reversed. Sign was a poor third. Time, 4min 24 l-ssecs. PORAITE HURDLE RACE. £3OO. One and three-quarter miles. W. R. Kemball’s Mill o’ Gowrie, by Glengowrie—Millie, aged, 11.2 (H. Burt) 1 Hautawa 9.12 2 Crosswords 10.4 3 Powder King also ran. Won easily by three lengths. Time, 3min 15 4-ssecs. NEWSTEAD HACK HANDICAP, £2OO. Seven furlongs. W. R. Kemball’s Rebuff, by Martian— Lay Disadin, 4yrs, 9.11 (G. Clarke) 1 Steepholm 9.0 2 Prodigal 10.10 *.. 3 Also ran—Queen’s Up, Gamboola, Earthshine, Waterform, Top Dog, Wamba, Kail. W T on by a length. Time Imin 31 2-ssecs. AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR SATURDAY NEXT. AUCKLAND, June 17. The following acceptances have been received :

IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP (harness) of 200 sovs; 3.45 class; l$m —Brendo, Goldfinder, Nita Wood, Eric Bell, Puduma, Master Councillor, Muriel Bingen, Tiny Locanda, Poziram, Reliance, Gold Sound, The Infant, Inclement, Little Bill, King of Lydia, Regret scr, Rotomanuka 12yds bhd, Gold Bud 12, Whakatane 12, Recommended 12, My Junior 12, Conscript 12, Silveretta 24, Wakanui 24, Special Tracey 36, Plain Bob 48, Manressa 48, Te Ataiahaea 48, Louvina 48, Coal Light 48, Oro 48, Sal Pointer 60, Wairemana 96. WINTER HANDICAP (harness) of 750 sovs; 4.39 class; 2m—William the First, Queen Pirate aiyi Lady Swithin scr, Rorke’s Drift 12yds bhd, Comedy Chief 24, Lord Rose 36, Mint-son 60. Emilius 60, Whispering Willie 72, Dean Dillon 96.

ONEHUNGA HANDICAP (harness), of 250 sovs; for unhoppled horses only; 4.52 class; 2m—Lobster, Manressa and Rio Grande scr. Appeal 12 yds bhd, Te Ataiahaea 12, Hova 24, Auckland Girl 36, Lena Patch 36, Hint 60, Wonderland 60, Bronze Patch 72, Miss Salisbury 84, Grattan Abbey 84, Speculator 108, Belmont Chimes 120. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP (saddle) of 250 sovs; 2.25 class; Im—Gold Flake, Moondrift, Rue Pere, Leverine, Master Grattan, The Scout, Kotiro, Winestra, Plain Bob, Rockaway, Peter Scott, Handsome Lad, Lady Wildwood, Hetty King scr, Never Will 12yds bhd, Blue King 12, Waterfall 24, Hedgewood 24, Albert Patch 24, Piletta 24, Ambush 36, Great Britain 36, Illumination 36, Mount Albert 36, Profiteer 36, Ruanui 36, Agnes Chief 48, Sanddrift 48, Dorothy Dimple 60, Van Coronado 60. MOUNTAIN HANDICAP (harness), of 400 sovs; for unhoppled trotters only; 3.45 class; l$m —Logan, Fairbairn, Guava, Mutu, Monica Heir, Teddy McKinney scr, Sir Wildmoor 12yds bhd, Native King 12, Malmsbury 12, My Junior 24, Amberite 24, Tiki 24, Scientist 24, Ballin 24, Miss Huon Junior 24, Kirikiriroa 36, Lobster 48, Rio Grande 48, Roi Alto 48, Hova 84, Wonderland 108, Bluewood 108, Miss Salisbury 132, Speculator 132. JUNE HANDICAP (harness) of 300 sovs; 2.54 class; ljm—Rothcliff scr, Miss Rolfe, Bronze Patch, Red Star, Belle Logan, Prinzora, William the First, Thea scr, Manuka Park 12yds bhd, Prize Pearl 12, Nelson Derby 12, Breadalbane 12, Doreen Dillon 12, Nabob 12, Ben Lomond 12, Huon Grattan 36, Rorke’s Drift 36, Strategy 36, Eccentric 36, Gold Girl 48, Nita Bell 48, Emilius 48, Dean Dillon 48. ELECTRIC HANDICAP (harness), of 250 sovs; 2.26 class; Im—Gold Sound, Mykot, The Infant, Louvina, Peter Scott, Handsome Lad, Rockaway, Oro scr, Never Will 12yds bhd, Levrine 12, Moondrift 12, Ekaeranei 12, Petereden 12, Lady Dunmore 12, Sal Pointer 12, Camille 12, Winestra 12, March On 12, Enid 12, George the Fourth 12, Lady Wildwood 12, Kempsey 36, Lady Burlington 36, Wairemana 36, Waterfall 36, Fisherton 36, Piletta 36, Peter King 48, Treanac 48, Gallipoli 48, Hymen 48, Ruanui 48, Jewel Wood 48, Mount Albert 48, Profiteer 48, Prince Poole 60, All Bell IC3. HAWKE’S BAY JOCKEY CLUB. HANDICAPS FOR WINTER MEETING. NAPIER, June 18. The following are the weights for the first day of the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s Winter meeting:— HUNTERS’ HURDLES (Um)—Whetoki 11.13, Tornea, Pavilion and Torps 11.7, Sensitive 11.5, Simple Sam and Gaekwar 11.0, Approach 10.12, Sign 10.11, Strowan 10.9, Tipperary Lass, Ah Fu, Master Oriflamme, Silta, Golden Point, Waimotu and The Hound 10.7. WOODLANDS STEEPLECHASE (two miles)—Sturdee 12.4, Ngakanui 11.6, Gay Boy and Kohinahina 11.0, Otauru Kid, Ore Ore and Te Toa 10.10, Golden Glade 10.7/

Sartoline 10.4, Silent Dick and Juan 10.1, Red Cent and Simple Sam 10.0, Reparoa 9.9, Tigerland and Houngaria 9.7. WHAKATU HURDLES (Hm)—Simon 12.0, Meltchikoff 10.13, Kerehone and Demagogue 10.10, Chillies 10.8, Te Oro 10.5, Hyttus, Penury Rose and Fiddlestrings 10.3, The Baronet and Sir Agnes 10.0, Master Boris 9.12, Admiration 9.8, Utuwai and Hushabye 9.7, Gold Problem and Whizz Bang 9.4, Hyrax 9.2, Woolwa, Gold Scene, Kaimoe and Rangakaha 9.0.

HAWKE’S BAY STEEPLECHASE (about three miles) —Luke 11.12, Foeman 11.5, Mattock 11,3, Kohu 11.0, Capsal 10.5, General Raven 10.3, Gang Awa’ 10.0, Khartoum 9.13, Ngakanui 9.11, Gay Boy, Gaekwar, John Bunny, Juan, Kohinahina, Zeus, Otauru Kid and Te Toa 9.7. HAWKE’S BAY HURDLES (about IJm) —Multive 11.12, Mill o’ Gowrie and Hyginas 11.9, Kauri King 11.6, Gladful 11.3, Lord Nagar 11.0, Kohu 10.10, Simon 10.8, Paddington Green 10.0, Mararetora 9.11, All Talk and Crosswords 9.10, Hautawa 9.8, Kahumangu 9.6, Dribble 9.5, Multiful 9.4, Khartoum 9.3, Ore Ore 9.2, Te Oro, Gold Problem and Utuwai 9.0.

HASTINGS HANDICAP (one mile and one furlong)—Mort Avis 10.12, Prodigal 10.11, Rebuff 10.8, Gamboola and Makere 10.3, Antler and Convention 10.0, Lochson 9.13, Waterform 9.12, Earthshine 9.11, Some Fashion 9.9, Hyrax 9.4, Steepholm and Wamba 9.3, Machree 9.2, Pretty Mickey, Kail, Royal Gift and Sunray 9.0. HERETAUNGA HANDICAP (6sf)—Gold Kip 11.12, <Tigritiya 11.10, Heather Sprig 11.9, Menelaus 11.3, Molyneux 10.13, Delight 10.11, Simonides 10.9, Crucelle and Rose Wreath 10.4, Matatua 10.2, Admiral Codrington 10.0, Prince Willonyx 9.13, Bang 9.12, Asterina 9.10, Actifid, Bagdad and Arch Salute 9.9, forest Gold 9.6, Woden and Prince Martian 9.4, Tari 9.3, Lord Astolat, Miss Maid, Potentiality, Eheipa, Weldone, Amber Tips, Jolly Princess and Doric, Queen’s Up, Orawia 9.0. FOOTBALL. STAR’S FIRST DEFEAT. Interest in the meeting of Star and Pirates, the old rivals, was keen right up to the final whistle, and the game was one of the best club matches seen in Invercargill for many years. Star had an unbeaten record in club matches this season, but it was anticipated that the resurrected Pirates would extend the unbeaten team. The first Pirate fifteen played in 1884 when it met and defeated a Gore team under the captaincy of W. Hawke. One of the best players in the Pirate team was S. Cockroft, an uncle of the present Pirate captain, who afterwards played for New Zealand and captained Queensland. Other playets in the team were W. Smith, T. Gallagher, J. Fisher, now of Otautau, R. A. Anderson, the late A. Galbraith, T. A. Williams', afterwards a crack boxer and now of Sydney, W. Little and V. PJkensteen. The crowd on Saturday was one of the largest seen at a club match for many years and the excitement was great, the grandstand coming frequently to its feet to cheer the players when good play was witnessed. PIRATES (6) v STAR (3). (Black) (Blue and White). Pirates:—Fortune; Diack, Gilmour, Ashley; St. George, Hazlett; Dykes. Forwards: McKenzie, Broughton, Langbein, Cockroft, Smith; Knox, Pryde; Jervis. Star:—Lilley; Shand, Brown, J. L. Oughton; R. Oughton, James Oughton; Bell. Forwards: Smith, Murray; Wilson, Clarke, Blick; Strang, Morow; Agnew. Pirates won the toss and Star kicked off from the eastern end against a slight breeze, and by close work Star made a little ground, fortune was evidently uncomfortable, and a miss by him allowed Star inside the Black 25. From a line out Cockroft and Broughton broke away to the half line. The Blacks swung to the attack, but a miss by Fortune allowed Star to clear to half way. The Black forwards returned and from a penalty for off side Smith attempted to goal, but failed. Star forced. The drop out cleared Star for a time, but Cockroft by a solo-effort went to near the line. Securing the ball, Pirates attempted to pass, but the rush was broken by solid tackling and Star cleared to half way. Star appeared rattled for a time, but a mistake by Fortune allowed them to get away, the rush stopping at the Black 25. The crowd was now beginning to wake up, and the barracking from the stand grew in volume. An exchange of kicks ended in Pirates’ favour, and a long kick by Cockroft saw Pirates back again on the attack. The Pirate forwards, headed by Cockroft and Jervis, were making great efforts to cross, but the deefnce of Lilley was sound and he sent them back several times. Star opened with a loose rush, which caught the Pirate backs bunched, and the forwards swept to the other end. The Blacks returned with a counter to half way. Smith and Jervis showed out in a good rush which ended on the Star line. Star bunched well from the line out .nd a misunderstanding by the Pirate backs allowed the Star to clear, Gilmour stopping a dangerous rush. The Star backs moved into action from a scrum, but Brown spoilt the.rush by failing to psss. In spite of Brown’s mistake Star had a fine opening but was pulled up by one of the forwards pushing an opponent from behind and the penalty to Pirates cleared an awkward position. Star still maintained its position and Lilley attempted to pot a goal, Gilmour fielding the ball and clearing to half way. Hazlett further improved Pirates’ position, and a shot from a mark by Fortune fell short. Gilmour fielded the return and sent the ball to Diack, who put up a short kick which Lilley fielded. Smith came fast out of the ruck and collared the full-back, and Jervis snapped up the ball and fell over. Cockroft failed to c invert. Pirates 3; Star nil. The Star’s rearguard opened in a a passing rush, but Brown, as usual, spoilt the movement, although ground was gained. The success of the move put heart into the Star pack, but when it was in a good position hard kicking allowed the Blacks to force. Open give and take play followed the drop out, until Cockroft and Jervis broke through and although they collared Shand in possession, over-eagerness lost the opening. Half time was sounded with play in midfield.

Pirates opened the second half with a blind side movement which Star broke, and the resulting blue and white rush went to the line before being checked. Several hot attacks by Star followed, play being on the Pirate line, but the defence was solid and when Star looked like registering a try a hard kick allowed Pirates to force. Shand was now shifted to outside five eighths, R Oughton going to the wing. The drop out did not relieve Pirates who had to force again. Star continued to keep at the line, but the defence was sound, and whenever danger threatened Gilmour and Diack put in great work. A long kick from near the 25 from Star went over the dead ball line. The drop-out was marked, and Gilmour being collared in taking a high kick, James Oughton fielded the ball and passed to Bell, the last-named went for the line, but was collared just short and R. Oughton fielded the ball off-side. The free kick cleared Pirates. The Black forwards were now showing signs of cracking, but a centre from Oughton was fielded by Broughton who cleared. Jervis and Cockroft were quickly on the ball and the latter put in a great solo effort going to the other end. Brown, who in spite of his three yards start, was overtaken by the forward, and forced under the posts by inches. Star rallied again and Bell and James Oughton were instrumental in shifting play to the Black corner flag. From a long line in which the Pirate backs were bunched to meet a forward attack, Bell sent the ball out and Shand, Brown and J. L. Oughton handled. Gilmour narrowly missed intercepting a pass and J. L. Oughton scored in a handy position. Lilley failed. Pirates 3; Star 3. Fortune was moved from full back to the wing, Diack taking his place. The change made a big difference to the play. Pirates cleared from the drop-out, but a long kick to Fortune, whom Star was feeding, saw the Star again on the Pirate line. Diack cleared, but almost immediately Fortune brought more trouble to his side by playing the ball on the ground. Lilley had a shot from a good position but failed to find the posts. The drop-out was followed by a clearing effort by Hazlett and Cockroft which Pykes

further improved. The Pirate forwards were beginning to pull themselves together, Cockroft playing a great game. After another force had been registered against them Pirates swung to the attack, mainly by efforts by Gilmour and Cockroft, and getting the ball quickly fiom a line Ashley sent it in to Langbein who sent it back. Ashley was blocked, and kicked short. The move had caught Lil’ey out of position and he just failed to field the ball. Broughton, following fast dribbled across and scored. Diack failed. Pirates 6; Star 3. Smith, Cockroft and Broughton tore through the defence again, but Brown saved by forcing. Star was now busy on defence, and Dykes sent out a god pass to Fortune, who came round, but he failed to send the - ball out, a force resulting. The game was now confined to the Star’s 25 and several hot forward assaults by the Blacks just failed to register, over eagerness spoiling the rushes and Star getting several free kicks for offside play when the Pirates were gathering way. The penalties allowed Star to clear the line, and when the final whistle sounded it was just after an interesting piece of open play. Pirates 6 points (two unconverted tries); Star 3 points (one unconverted try). Mr D. K. Torrance controlled the game.

MARIST-ATHLETIC (6) v. WAIKIWI (3). Marist-Athletic.—Backs: Kelly; O'Callaghan, Coakley, Gilooly; O’Connell, Gilroy; Shepherd; forwards: Winders, Miller; Roche, Ryan, Mapletoft; Meffin, Paul; Timpany.

Waikiwi.—Bloomfield; Dodds, Boniface, Williams; Sloan, Broad; Dawson; forwards: Sims, Thomas; Maltby, Robinson, White; Buttolph, Anderson; Walker. With big things afoot on the other ground it was a very small proportion of the spectators that crossed to witness the Marist-Athletic-Waikiwi match when it began half an hour later. The game that ensued was scarcely up to first grade standard, but the fact that the ball soon became greasy and the ground heavy probably affected the play. Further, the contest on the other side of the field appeared to have some attraction for the players, and more whole-hearted tussles have been seen very often. Waikiwi opened with 14 men, but were reinforced half-way through the spell. The game opened with the Greens forcing towards the eastern, and it was only a few minutes old when Roche broke away from the loose and carried the ball across the line, Boniface’s attempt at a force down missing narrowly. Gilroy’s kick missed. Marist-Athletic 3; Waikiwi 0. Greens continued to force, Roche leading some strong forward attacks, and the suburban team’s line was in danger on several occasions until a free kick for Waikiwi followed by a scrum, relieved the pressure temporarily. Marists, however, remained well in their opponent’s territory until some good work by the Waikiwi forward pack took the game right to the other end of the field. An offside on the part of a Green forward resulted in White’s putting the ball over. Marist-Athletic 3; Waikiwi 3. The Green backs began to show up better after this and, largely due to Gilroy’s and O’Connell’s line work, Greens were soon back in dangerous proximity to Waikiwi’s line. From a scrum in front of the posts Shepherd sent the ball along the backs, and O'Callaghan had no difficulty in nipping across. MaristAthletic 6; Waikiwi 3. In a short time the Waikiwi forwards made a determined effort to turn the tables, and the pack was soon giving the Green backs trouble. It was on the cards that ’Kiwi would cross at any moment when Shepherd secured the ball from a scrum on the line and found touch. The rest of the half was pretty well confined to scrums and line work with honours fairly even. Waikiwi came strongly at the opening of the second spell, White showing prominently in the forwards. Three times in quick succession the Reds were unfortunate in missing a try, and it was in forcing on the last occasion that Roche had his collarbone broken and had to leave the field. The Greens soon came again and did most of the forcing in a rather uneventful spell. But now and again the Waikiwi forwards made a break down the field and in two free kicks White tried for goal, failing each time narrowly in a difficult effort. There were no scores in the second spell, and the game ended: Marist-Athletic 6; Waikiwi 3. Mr Stott was in control.

INVERCARGILL (12) v. BLUFF (8). (Blue and Black). (Maroon and Gold). Invercargill.—Backs: Lyttle; Irving, Baird, Wright; Vial, Cleland; Davidson; forwards: Garrett, P. Rice; McDougall, Marshall, Leith; Galbraith, Fougere; Millar.

Bluff.—Backs: McGorlick; Potter, Swale, Finnerty; Agnew, Murphy; Kelly; forwards: F. Winter, Waddel; McChesney, Budd, Trembath; Wroblenski, Skuse; Foster. After recent heavy rain, the Bluff ground was wet and slippery and little combined back play was seen. The first score came from' a line-out, McChesney getting into a Blue passing rush just as it started and breaking away to score a try, which Potter converted. Before half time Fougere broke away tp register Blues’ first try. The kick failed. The scores at the interval were Bluff 5; Blues 3. Kelly increased Bluff’s score to 8 points by kicking a penalty goal and Bluff held their lead until well on in the game when Wright scored two tries in succession. The first came through a Bluff back failing to clear in his own twenty-five, Wright coming fast to pick up and score in the corner. The kick failed. Blues got their backs away in an uncertain passing rush, Wright finally receiving to score in the same corner. The kick again failed. Blues 9, Bluff 8. Both sides attacked solidly in forward rushes until McDougall, who was playing a good game, finished a rush by scoring wide. The kick again failed. The game ended: Blues 12 points (four unconverted tries); Bluff 8 points (one converted try and one goal). Mr D. Stalker was the referee. JUNIOR COMPETITIONS. The second round of matches (of which three third grade and one fourth grade were played the previous week) was played on Saturday bfeore small attendances due no doubt to the Pirates—Star senior fixture. The various grounds were all in a sloppy condition, that made the ball greasy and difficult to handle. Though there were occasional bright glimpses of back play, the games were mostly confined to the forwards. Several of the teams played short. SECOND GRADE. PIRATES (3) v WOODEND (3). Pirates met Woodend on Biggar Stret No. 1, and a fairly even game resulted in a draw, 3 points all. B. Macgregor scored a try for Pirates in the second spell after a solo breakaway. The try was not converted. After hammering away at the Pirates’ line for some time, Young picked up near the Pirates’ line and passed out tj Ballantyne, who was collared just after he sent the ball to H. Duston. The last named scored. M. Lilley narrowly missed with the kick. The game became very exciting, but it ended without further score. INVERCARGILL (23) v BLUFF (nil). Invercargill met Bluff on the Biggar Street No. 2 ground, an easy win by 23 points to nil ttesulting for Blues. Bluff were several men short, and were abso lutely outclassed. Tries for Invercargill were scored by Searell (3), C. Mills, J Todd, Gunn and Sims. G. Forbes converted. STAR (37) v RAILWAY (6). Star and Railway met on the Eastern Reserve, Star winning easily by 37 points to 6. RY AL BUSH (15) v MARIST-ATHLETIC (9). Ryal Bush defeated Marist on the Queen’s Park .by 15 points to 9. Marist played short. WAIKIWI (10) v WOODLANDS (8). Waikiwi defeated Woodlands at Waikiwi by 10 points (two converted tries) to 8 (one converted try and a goal from a penalty). The game was fairly even throughout.

THIRD GRADE. INVERCARGILL (31) v BLUFF (nil). Invercargill met Bluff on the Western Reserve and defeated the Port teom by 31 points to nil. Tries were scored for. Blues by Brown (3), Cheyne (2), Jones (1), Thomson (1), Lambeth (1), and Canty (1). Cheyne converted two tries. ST. GEORGE OLD BOYS (32) v WOODEND (nil). St. George Old Boys met Woodend on the Southern ground and the game resulted in a win for St. George by 32 points to nil. ‘ FOURTH GRADE. TECHNICAL COLLEGE (12) v INVERCARGILL (nil). Technical College defeated Invercargill on the Biggar Street ground by 12 points to nil. STAR (3) v MARIST-ATHLETIC (nil) A fairly even game on Biggar Street ground was won by Star by three points to nil. DUNEDIN GAMES. (Per United Press Association.) DUNEDIN, June 18. To-day’s rugby games resulted:—Kaikorai defeated Alhambra by 14 points to nil; Zingari beat Dunedin 20 points to nil; Port Chalmers beat Varsity A 9 points to 8; Pirates beat Union 10 points to nil. WELLINGTON RESULTS. WELLINGTON, June 18. At rugby the senior results to-day were: Marist beat Selwyn by 24 points to 3; Oriental beat Wellington 16 points to 8; Poneke beat Berhampore 6 points to 5; Athletic beat University 14 points to 11. CHRISTCHURCH MATCHES. CHRISTCHURCH, June 19. Linw’ood beat Sydenham by 25 points to 3; Merivale beat Varsity 16 points to 4; Marists beat Albion 6 points to 3; Christchurch beat Old Boys 17 points to 3. AUCKLAND RESULTS. ' AUCKLAND, June 19. Rugby results: ’Varsity beat North Shore B*points to 6; College Rifles beat Grammar School Old Boys 10 points to 3; Ponsonby beat Marists 28 points to nil; Grafton beat Parnell 51 points to 5. At League:—City Rovers beat Marists by 11 points to 5; Newton beat Ponsonby by 6 points to 5. HOCKEY. The ladies’ hockey competition fixtures were continued on Saturday under adverse conditions. The heavy rains during the week and the heavy shower prior to the matches had the effect of making the ground very slippery. The games suffered in consequence and were uninteresting to ' KIWI (4) v. UNION B (1). The Kiwi team had its first win on Saturday against the Union B team, and had the advantage of the play throughout. The play of the winning team was a marked improvement on that shown by it in the first match and the players kept to their positions better. On the other hand the Union team lacked combination and also suffered through weak goal-keeping. Mr Dennis controlled the game. UNION A (9) v. COLLEGE (nd). The Union A team had an easy victory over the College team, which was without the services of its unusually strong fullback, R. Burt. The Union team was also strengthened by the inclusion of Miss E. Bain in the forward line. The winning team was superior in all departments of the game and the College team was kept on the defensive practically all the time. COLLEGIATE (7) v. OTAUTAU (nil). The Collegiate and Otautau teams played a friendly match on the Doon street ground, the home team scoring an easy victory. MEN’S HOCKEY. Insufficient players were present at Queen’s Park to enable the fixture games to be played and a practice game was held. HIGH SCHOOL V. WINTON. High School played at Winton on Saturday and the game, despite a heavy ground, proved to be one of the most exciting and fastest matches played this season. Winton on the day’s play was the better team and should have won, two goals being shot that were not allowed owing to infringements, while several other chances were lost through mistakes in the circle. From the bully Winton forwards went away with a rush that caught the High backs napping, Miss Balch drawing first blood for the home team with a beautifulgjhot. High, now fully awake, attacked, bqFfound the defence of the Winton backs too solid, Miss M. Horner clearing with a big hit that put Winton lon the attack again. High had a busy few | minutes defending its goal but the Misses i Stout and Featherston were equal to the occasion, the former saving time and again. ! Miss Houston in goal also made one or two good saves. After an exchange of long hitting between the backs, High forwards again secured and from a hard centre by Miss P. Lawson, Miss Oughton shot a goal. Halftime sounded a few minutes later with the score one all. Better hockey was witnessed in the second spell, both teams playing a better combined game, long passing being frequently indulged in. Play in this spell was particularly fast, each set of forwards attacking in turn, Miss L. Horner, centreforward for Winton, playing a splendid game and she was ably supported by the Misses H. Horner and Balch. Miss L. Lawson, playing right wing for High, had a busy time during the second spell, and started several fine attacking movements, which, however, got no further than, the circle. Miss Oughton and Miss Geddes also played good games. Winton were attacking when time sounded, the game ending with the score one all. Mr F. Hinton controlled the garnet, BOXING. SOUTHLAND CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNEY. Tn addition to entries already published the secretary of the local Boxing Association reports that some half-dozen further entries have teen received, including the husky Hedgehope boxers Neylon and Roberts. Mr J. J. W-’-’ •• referee the contests, whilst the juug,..g vvii. be in the capable hands of Messrs J. S. McGrath and C. Davis. Mr T. Meredith will act as announcer, and no effort has been spared by the executive to provide patrons with two high-class entertainments on Tuesday and Wednesday. Special seating accommodation has been provided on the stage at the very reasonable charge of ss. PASSING THROUGH A CRISIS. FITNESS AND EFFICIENCY MORE ESSENTIAL THAN EVER. 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